Minutes Parks 06/18/2013 MINUTES OF A REGULAR PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING FOR
THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
TUESDAY, June 18, 2013 7:00 P.M.
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
The Parks & Recreation Board of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Regular Session on
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town
and was open to the public.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Larry Lentzner Chairman arrived at 7:40
David Abdulky Vice Chairman
Glenn Hurst Secretary
Jim Hanna Board Member
Louis Hocker Board Member
Hayley Little Board Member
Chris McCollister Board Member arrived at 7:08
Tom Mills Board Member
Dean Murray Board Member arrived at 7:13
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Stacey Everett Board Member
Kathy Trotter Board Member
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT
Clint Schroeder Council Liaison
Adam Adams Parks & Recreation Director
Bill Rose Council Member
Jacob Lohse Parks & Recreation
Call to order and announce a quorum.
Chairman Lentzner called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. noting a quorum was
present.
REGULAR SESSION
Citizen Presentations:
1. Discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of the May 14, 2013 Board
minutes.
Board Member Hanna made a motion to approve the May 14, 2013 Board
minutes. Board Member Hocker seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
2. Staff/Board update concerning July 4th Celebration; discussion of same.
Jacob Lohse and Board Member Hurst gave update and status regarding event
layout, volunteers, vendors, entertainment, Patriot 5K and Fun Run, and Parade
of Patriots. Board Member Little and Lentzner will judge the parade.
3. Staff update on the following items; discussion of same:
a. Trophy Club Park
Disc golf hole #1 has been redone. The goal is to have the first cement pad
installed; cost is being researched.
b. Trails
Board Member Murray would like to see signage at the trail crossings. Board
Member Mills covered spending of park bond funds and vandalism. Lively
discussion of the need for individual maps and more “you are here” signage for
the trails in case someone gets lost.
c. Independence Park
Board Member Murray said there is a hole in the netting at Independence East.
Board Member Abdulky brought up the idea of having food trucks at baseball
tournaments, and inquired about tarps for the pitching mounds. Tournaments
are going well. Director Adams will report the TDLR inspections at the next
meeting.
d. Harmony Park
Director Adams said the entrance will be cleared, drainage on the back side, and
bleachers are good.
e. Freedom Dog Park
Need to mow next week; it has been delayed due to rain. Watch out for snakes.
Councilman Schroeder mentioned dogfriendly.com.
f. Community Pool
656 memberships sold so far this summer. 10 a.m. spray pad slot is prime time!
g. Linear Park North
Watch out for snakes, specifically copperheads. Submitting plans next week for
bridge connecting to BNHS. Director Adams will provide an update at the July
board meeting.
4. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning the allocation of 2008 Park Bond
funds.
Kraftsman quote for shade structure is $19,333.00. 60’ x 30’ x9’ dome hip shade.
Additional park bond items for consideration:
i. Storage container for football equipment (7-9k)
ii. Portable movie theater and sound system (18-20k)
iii. Canopy system to cover NEOS and swings (20k)
iv. Amenities for trail system/water fountain (10-20k)
v. Disc golf improvements (8-10k)
vi. Collaborative purchase of VAN (20k)
5. Discuss and provide input concerning the possibility of the Parks and Recreation
Board assuming the additional duties associated with the Keep Texas Beautiful
Program.
Board Member Hanna suggested keeping this committee as part of the Parks
and Recreation Board. Director Adams said the Board could also attend the
committee meetings. Includes trash and litter pick up, solar trash/recycle cans,
etc. See New Board Member Packet for more details. Check out
www.recreation.gov for information on camp sites.
Adjourn
Board Member Hanna made a motion to dismiss the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Board
Member Abdulky seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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Glenn Hurst
Parks & Recreation Board Secretary